ISO 22301:2012 specifies requirements to plan, establish, implement, operate, monitor, review, maintain and continually improve a documented management system to protect against, reduce the likelihood of occurrence, prepare for, respond to, and recover from disruptive incidents when they arise.

The requirements specified in ISO 22301:2012 are generic and intended to be applicable to all organizations, or parts thereof, regardless of type, size and nature of the organization. The extent of application of these requirements depends on the organization's operating environment and complexity. This standard addresses business continuity management to contribute making organizations in both public and private sectors more resilient. It is intended to ensure that organizations can respond and continue its operations.

ISO 22301:2012 - Business continuity management systems will help your organisation regardless of size, location, or activity, to be better prepared and more confident to handle unexpected and disruptive incidents. ISO 22301 may be used for third-party certification as well as for self-assessment. To help users get the best out of the Standard, it includes short and concise requirements describing the central elements of BCM. The ISO 22301 standard applies the Plan-Do-Check-Act or PDCA model in the planning, establishment, maintenance and review of a Business Continuity Management System. The ISO 22301 standard requires organizations to determine the scope of the BCMS they intend to implement. ISO 22301: 2012 has been adapted by organizations seeking to demonstrate business continuity processes. The standard replaces the erstwhile BS 25999:2 2007, which now stands replaced. IB&C provides certification services for ISO 22301 in all major cities of India & abroad.